Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 3,226 cc
257 FHTMOT history
257 FHT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,214 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 115,214 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,447 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 257 FHT
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,226 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
257 FHT was last recorded at 115,214 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 1,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,951 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,263 miles
- Average per year
- 4,447 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,214 miles
- 2025 – 113,951 miles
- 2023 – 112,844 miles
- 2021 – 109,738 miles
- 2020 – 106,483 miles
- 2019 – 106,238 miles
- 2018 – 102,456 miles
- 2017 – 99,195 miles
- 2016 – 95,703 miles
- 2015 – 91,433 miles
- 2014 – 86,906 miles
- 2013 – 83,753 miles
- 2012 – 79,464 miles
- 2011 – 67,154 miles
- 2010 – 56,877 miles
- 2009 – 48,202 miles
- 2008 – 39,507 miles
- 2007 – 32,000 miles
- 2006 – 26,146 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,214 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,214 miles (+1,263)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 115,214 miles
- Test number
- 691956035772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,951 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 113,951 miles
- Test number
- 212027304373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,950 miles (+84)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,950 miles
- Test number
- 843965779518
- MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area (front) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area( back) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area ( back ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail113,866 miles (+1,022)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,866 miles
- Test number
- 334345681016
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass112,844 miles (+808)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 112,844 miles
- Test number
- 170088682280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,036 miles (+2,298)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 112,036 miles
- Test number
- 278680480717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,738 miles (+3,255)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 109,738 miles
- Test number
- 752848804132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,483 miles (+245)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 106,483 miles
- Test number
- 399863100209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,238 miles (+3,782)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 106,238 miles
- Test number
- 400492975189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,456 miles (+3,261)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 102,456 miles
- Test number
- 384168141983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,195 miles (+3,492)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 99,195 miles
- Test number
- 827521582873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,703 miles (+4,270)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 95,703 miles
- Test number
- 650705284573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,433 miles (+4,527)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 91,433 miles
- Test number
- 198694234653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,906 miles (+3,153)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 86,906 miles
- Test number
- 609140544331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,753 miles (+4,289)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 83,753 miles
- Test number
- 828753343362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,464 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,464 miles
- Test number
- 147588042382
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f jacking point missing
- NoteVery light play in front wheel bearings(normal)
Pass79,464 miles (+12,310)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 79,464 miles
- Test number
- 645738142381
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f jacking point missing
- NoteVery light play in front wheel bearings(normal)
Fail67,154 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,154 miles
- Test number
- 407063331489
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass67,154 miles (+6,685)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 67,154 miles
- Test number
- 529043331310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,469 miles (+3,592)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 60,469 miles
- Test number
- 105870621079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass56,877 miles (+79)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 56,877 miles
- Test number
- 704075520071
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail56,798 miles (+8,596)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,798 miles
- Test number
- 160879110056
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass48,202 miles (+8,695)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,202 miles
- Test number
- 174584119004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,507 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 39,507 miles
- Test number
- 624400218021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail39,507 miles (+7,507)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,507 miles
- Test number
- 862400418029
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,000 miles (+5,854)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 32,000 miles
- Test number
- 134190017444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 26,146 miles
- Test number
- 144763616088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 257 FHT
- What vehicle is registration 257 FHT currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 257 FHT on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jan 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 257 FHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 257 FHT is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 257 FHT?
- The MOT on 257 FHT is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 257 FHT done?
- 257 FHT was recorded at 115,214 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
- Has 257 FHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 257 FHT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on 257 FHT ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 257 FHT find?
- 257 FHT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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